Jeffers at home

Monday 8 September 2003 23:00 BST

Francis Jeffers returns to Goodison Park tonight determined to cement his place in the record books and hand England's Under-21s a European Championship lifeline.

Jeffers, who made his mark at Everton before an £8million move to Arsenal two years ago, is now back on Merseyside after agreeing to a season-long loan deal. But before he again runs out in the blue of Everton, he first lines up for England in a must-win clash against Portugal.

Jeffers has the chance to break Alan Shearer's Under-21 record as they share equal billing with 13 goals. "It will be great to be back playing for Everton again but England come first," said the 22-year-old.